Everyone’s favourite kid detective is back
for a second mind-blowing instalment, packed with all the off-the-wall
humour, action and friendship of the first book. This time, though, it’s
an adventure on the wide open ocean, and Ruby is all at sea…

Can
she crack the case of the Twinford pirates while evading the clutches
of a vile sea monster as well as the evil Count von Viscount?

Lauren Child grew up in
Wiltshire as the middle child of three sisters and the daughter of two
teachers. She has always been interested in the many aspects of
childhood, from gazing into toy shop windows to watching American
children's shows from the 1960s. After attending two Art Schools, where
Lauren admits that she did not learn much, she travelled for six months,
still unsure about which career to embark upon.

Before Lauren
starting writing and illustrating children's books she started her own
company 'Chandeliers for the People' making exotic, elegant lampshades.
It was only when she came to write and illustrate the book Clarice Bean,
That's Me that she decided to devote her time to writing and
illustrating books for children, which combines her fascination for
childhood and her talent for designing and creating. Lauren gets her
inspiration from other people's conversations or from seeing something
funny happen.

I have a great competition for you guys today! To celebrate the release
of Ruby Redfort: Take Your Last Breath by Lauren Child in paperback on
the 6th June - the lovely people over at Harper Collins are giving away: a
copy of Ruby Redfort: Take Your Last Breath in paperback, as well as a
Ruby Redfort pencil, notepad, iPod Touch case, travel card case
and t-shirt. The t-shirt features the most popular Ruby slogan, as voted for by fans on Twitter for World Book Day.
Awesome right? It's open internationally so everyone can enter! :) There is a pic below of the prize.

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